Senior Strategic Communications Lead

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a senior-level Public Relations professional to provide counsel and lead strategic communications for colleges and university priorities. The associate director will serve as the primary liaison to Student Success and supervise a communications staff member, guiding media responses and internal/external content.

They will partner with leaders to identify opportunities and ensure continuity in leadership absence.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Public relations experience.
• Supervisory responsibilities on the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level public relations counsel and strategic communications planning.
• Write and manage media relations and email communications for assigned colleges.
• Supervise communications staff and collaborate with leadership.
• Maintain continuity of operations in the absence of the Campus Public Relations Director.

Skills

Excellent communication

Public relations

Education

Public relations experience in higher education

Job description

University of Kentucky is seeking a senior-level Public Relations professional to provide counsel and lead strategic communications for colleges and university priorities. The associate director will serve as the primary liaison to Student Success and supervise a communications staff member, guiding media responses and internal/external content.

They will partner with leaders to identify opportunities and ensure continuity in leadership absence.